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Cheap flights from New York to Melbourne from $752

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from New York to Melbourne departing on 20/10. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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American Airlines Logo
14:40 - 06:45
JFK
-
MEL
26h 05m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 19:46
MEL
-
JFK
24h 01m
1 stop
$1,525American Airlines
Fri, 3 Jul - Tue, 21 Jul
American Airlines Logo
14:58 - 05:00
LGA
-
MEL
24h 02m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
13:35 - 21:29
MEL
-
LGA
21h 54m
1 stop
$1,525American Airlines
Wed, 16 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
American Airlines Logo
11:00 - 06:45
JFK
-
MEL
28h 45m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
23:15 - 06:17
MEL
-
JFK
23h 02m
1 stop
$1,527American Airlines
Thu, 22 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov
United Airlines Logo
14:45 - 08:15
EWR
-
MEL
27h 30m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 20:09
MEL
-
EWR
23h 14m
1 stop
$1,540United Airlines
Tue, 4 Aug - Thu, 27 Aug
United Airlines Logo
12:29 - 08:15
LGA
-
MEL
29h 46m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 09:11
MEL
-
LGA
36h 16m
2 stops
$1,540United Airlines
Wed, 1 Jul - Tue, 21 Jul
Delta Logo
11:45 - 09:50
JFK
-
MEL
30h 05m
1 stop
Delta Logo
12:00 - 23:51
MEL
-
JFK
27h 51m
2 stops
$1,555Delta
Tue, 24 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
Qantas Airways Logo
16:30 - 09:30
JFK
-
MEL
26h 00m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
23:15 - 06:17
MEL
-
JFK
23h 02m
1 stop
$1,557Qantas Airways
Tue, 27 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
Lufthansa Logo
15:41 - 08:15
EWR
-
MEL
26h 34m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
10:55 - 19:04
MEL
-
EWR
22h 09m
1 stop
$1,563Lufthansa
Tue, 4 Aug - Tue, 11 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
19:20 - 14:40
JFK
-
MEL
29h 20m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
09:45 - 18:35
MEL
-
JFK
22h 50m
1 stop
$1,565Qantas Airways
Tue, 4 Aug - Sat, 15 Aug
Delta Logo
19:00 - 08:50
LGA
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MEL
46h 50m
2 stops
Delta Logo
12:00 - 23:41
MEL
-
LGA
27h 41m
2 stops
$1,572Delta
Thu, 22 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

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Air New Zealand flights from New York to Melbourne Airport

Our best Air New Zealand deals on New York to Melbourne Airport flight tickets
Air New Zealand
27 July
EWR18:45Newark
22h 45m
1 stop
MEL07:30Melbourne
11 Aug
MEL10:55Melbourne
27h 04m
2 stops
EWR23:59Newark
$1,616
Air New Zealand
2 Aug
EWR20:10Newark
45h 20m
1 stop
MEL07:30Melbourne
2 Sept
MEL09:30Melbourne
21h 35m
1 stop
EWR17:05Newark
$1,623
Air New Zealand
1 July
EWR18:00Newark
24h 15m
1 stop
MEL08:15Melbourne
31 July
MEL09:30Melbourne
21h 15m
1 stop
EWR16:45Newark
$1,624

Qantas Airways flights from New York to Melbourne Airport

Our best Qantas Airways deals on New York to Melbourne Airport flight tickets
Qantas Airways
27 Oct
JFK16:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
26h 00m
1 stop
MEL09:30Melbourne
3 Nov
MEL23:15Melbourne
23h 02m
1 stop
JFK06:17New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,557
Qantas Airways
4 Aug
JFK19:20New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 20m
2 stops
MEL14:40Melbourne
15 Aug
MEL09:45Melbourne
22h 50m
1 stop
JFK18:35New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,564
Qantas Airways
2 Sept
JFK21:30New York John F Kennedy Intl
43h 15m
1 stop
MEL06:45Melbourne
16 Sept
MEL09:45Melbourne
26h 15m
1 stop
JFK22:00New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,566

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Customise your flight search to find flights from New York to Melbourne Airport that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 21 June 2026.
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New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/7

14:40-06:45

1 stop26h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 21/7

09:45-19:46

1 stop24h 01m

$1,525
Fastest return journey

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Wed 16/9

14:58-05:00

1 stop24h 02m

Melbourne

Wed 23/9

13:35-21:29

1 stop21h 54m

$1,525

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 22/10

11:00-06:45

1 stop28h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 2/11

23:15-06:17

1 stop23h 02m

$1,527

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Tue 4/8

14:45-08:15

2 stops27h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 27/8

10:55-20:09

1 stop23h 14m

$1,540

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/7

12:29-08:15

2 stops29h 46m

Melbourne

Tue 21/7

10:55-09:11

2 stops36h 16m

$1,540

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 24/11

11:45-09:50

1 stop30h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 3/12

12:00-23:51

2 stops27h 51m

$1,555

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 27/10

16:30-09:30

1 stop26h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 3/11

23:15-06:17

1 stop23h 02m

$1,557

NewarkMelbourne

EWR - MEL

EWRMEL

Newark

Tue 4/8

15:41-08:15

2 stops26h 34m

Melbourne

Tue 11/8

10:55-19:04

1 stop22h 09m

$1,563

New YorkMelbourne

JFK - MEL

JFKMEL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/8

19:20-14:40

2 stops29h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 15/8

09:45-18:35

1 stop22h 50m

$1,564

New YorkMelbourne

LGA - MEL

LGAMEL

New York LaGuardia

Thu 22/10

19:00-08:50

2 stops46h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 2/11

12:00-23:41

2 stops27h 41m

$1,572

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and Melbourne Airport?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne Airport?

The month of September is another great option to travel to Melbourne Airport, with average flight prices from New York averaging around $252.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to Melbourne Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne Airport from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne Airport for around $2,030 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne Airport from New York for as low as $1,798 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on New York to Melbourne Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 1% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to Melbourne Airport flight.

How have New York to Melbourne Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of June 2026, prices for New York to Melbourne Airport flights are approximately 36% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from New York to Melbourne Airport

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from New York to Melbourne Airport according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Fastest flight time

23h 00m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from New York to Melbourne Airport takes 23h 00m
There are no direct flights from New York to Melbourne Airport. There are no popular flight routes from New York to Melbourne Airport.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to Melbourne Airport

  • How far is New York to Melbourne by plane?

    The distance between New York and Melbourne is about 16668.0 km. Flights usually cover this in 23h 00m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Melbourne Airport?

    Prices for flights from New York to Melbourne Airport are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Melbourne Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Melbourne Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Melbourne Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Melbourne Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from New York to Melbourne Airport?

Best airlines flying from New York to Melbourne Airport

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United AirlinesPriceFrom $942Free cancellationRating
7.4
9,874 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,613Free cancellationRating
7.5
1,048 reviews
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